Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Where Confederate forces briefly stopped Sherman's march on Atlanta in 1864. Now a favorite hike with a skyline view, and a free shuttle to the top.
The road to the top is closed to private cars. A free shuttle runs every day.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- $5 parking fee; free summit shuttle
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 30 minutes by car northwest of downtown.
Why Go
Sherman's frontal assault here in June 1864 failed badly, though he flanked the line and took Atlanta by September. Earthworks still run along the ridge.
To follow the rest of the story, see the giant 1886 Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting at the Atlanta History Center.
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